Area Analysis St. Helens, North West

WA12 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WA12 postcode area.

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Population

25,361

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 36,800 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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4/10
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4/10
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8/10
workEmployment
7/10
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4/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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10/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
8/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 60% owner-occupation and average age 40, WA12 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £195k. Property prices are trending down 8.2% year-on-year.

home £195,855 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WA12 is a postcode district in St. Helens, North West, covering 642 active and 209 retired postcodes.

The largest share of WA12 (13%) is characterised by a transitioning industrial area — historically working class, gradually changing, alongside a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability (12%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes WA12 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in WA12 are around £195k, down 8.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across WA12 at 281 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 40 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full WA12 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences3119
Public order764
Anti-social behaviour719
Criminal damage and arson573
Shoplifting425

school Local Schools

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Newton-le-Willows Primary School

Good606 pupils
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Lyme Community Primary School

Good220 pupils
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Wargrave CofE Primary School

Good400 pupils
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The District CofE Primary School

Good340 pupils
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St Peter's CofE Primary School

Outstanding248 pupils
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St Mary's Catholic Junior School

Requires Improvement233 pupils
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St Mary's Catholic Infant School

Requires Improvement209 pupils
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Willow Bank School

Good53 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Murco
  • Earlestown Premier Butchers
  • Newton Le Willows Service Station
  • Sandwiches and Snacks Ltd
  • Ali Omar Stop N Shop
  • + 20 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn
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Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Newton Le Willows Conservative & Unionist Club
  • Newton Le Willows Sports Club
  • Nine Arches
  • Stocks Tavern
  • Earlestown Viaduct Sports and Social Club
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • NISA Local
  • Tesco
  • Heron Frozen Foods
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • Fishician
  • Lucky Jade
  • Meadow Barbeque
  • Montanas
  • Newton Pizza
  • + 26 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

31 nearby
  • Alanya Shawarma
  • Ariete
  • Dragon & Phoenix
  • Forum Cafe
  • McDonald's
  • + 26 more